Reviews of Andrews AFB FamCamp (Military FamCamp)

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3

9

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9

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Sep 2017 -
$20.00

According to the rating I gave this RV park, you can see I wasn't too impressed. Let me first say that Andrews AFB is the President's Flagship Base as Air Force 1 is housed here and all the officers and personnel that keep everything in Presidential order. This FamCamp is an embarrassment to the base - in my opinion. It is old and apparently suppose to be upgraded but it is obvious that no work has been done to make improvements even though areas are roped off and those areas are totally unkempt with tall grass and neglected. The area that is being used is mowed where the RV's park, but the center section is growing wild. It is overgrown as close as 4' from the back of the RV and full of no-see-ums and jiggers. There is only 30 amp available. We have a 50 amp unit and have used 30 amp many times without problems. We simply use one a/c. In this park, 30 amp may as well have been plugging our RV into a household plug. If I ran an a/c the only other items that could be on were the LED lights. To take a shower we had to turn off the air (it was 94 while we were here), turn on the water heater and let the water get hot, take the shower then turn off the water heater and turn on the air. One thing at a time. Couldn't use the microwave or convection oven at all. And this after we had them put a new 30 amp breaker on the pole. When we first got here, the breaker kept tripping no matter what we did. The person working in the office claims I told her I had a 36' unit (I did not - that would not be to my benefit to say such a thing. We are 39') and that was the only reason she made the reservation for us. What difference 3 feet makes to the power pole is beyond me. She was very rude and argumentative. It is mostly her tone and attitude. We did not hit it off well at all. We will not be back. Although Andrews is a great place for visiting DC, I would not recommend this RV park. - jomark

Jul 2017 -
$20.00

we were only staying for 2 weeks but Denise squared us away and we were able to stay for 15 days! The staff was great Denise was very helpful!!! We had no issues plus plenty of space to walk our dogs! Grandsons came to visit our last week and had a blast!!! They are renovating some sites! We will definitely be back!!! - Griffin2

May 2017 -
$20.00

Half of the park was closed for reconstruction, the other half was neglected. Site had concrete pad which was the most positive aspect of the park. One staff member was rude and seemed to think answering questions was not in job duties. Roads gravel, muddy and potholed, restrooms were clean but really outdated, staff seemed to think it was okay to leave mops and brooms anywhere they stopped using them.

Grass around office area trimmed and mowed, rest of areas and campsites grass was 12-18 inches tall. Grass around dog area fencing mowed, inside not mowed. Piles of limbs and leaves everywhere.

Half of park being rebuilt/upgraded to 50 amp, but placement of utilities made no sense. While a very good location for visiting Washington DC, a disappointing park. One would think that the support base for the Presidential fleet of aircraft would be a showplace in all its facilities.

Base Exchange being remodeled but open for business, commissary large. Golf course one of the best I've ever seen on a military base. - Retired Medic

Reviews of Louise F Cosca Regional Park

Rating:

8

6

7

8

7

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Jul 2017 -
$13.00

What a gem of a spot! It's smack dab in the middle of a D.C. suburb in Maryland AND it's 8 miles from the metro station AND...wait for it...it was $13/night!!!! (Senior citizen discount for the win!) - Boerne6

Jul 2017 -
$13.00

We stayed here while touring Washington DC. It was a very convenient 15 minute drive to the Metro. This small, wooded campground has very few level sites, very poor power (we had to run our generator for A/C or our surge protector would turn off the power) and the bathrooms are clean but old & buggy. With the senior discount, it was still a good value & no reservations were needed. In spite of the power issues would stay here again if touring D.C. - June & Joe

Apr 2017 -
$13.00

Do not take Credit Cards, wanted cash. Small Narrow roads with many tree branches that scraped along side our 37 foot 5th wheel. No sewer hook ups, but water and electric were good. 30 Amp only. Tiny sites, only decent level ones for our 37 footer were 24 and 25. Price is right, but the traffic and crummy roads in and out of here in Clinton MD, were not worth the trip. - Scuba Rock

Reviews of Elks Lodge #758 (Members Only)

Rating:

1

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May 2013 -
$10.00

We actually left and did not stay here - really no RV sites or place to park - just in a very small un-level parking lot. There is no RV electric - only 20-amp household electric plug-in that one would find in a house. People were very nice, no doubt, but too many factors to stay, even for one night. - campingandtravels.blogspot.com

Reviews of Greenbelt Park

Rating:

8

3

7

7

8

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Sep 2017 -
$10.00

We spent 5 nights here, going to Washington DC every day for tourist reasons. This is an incredible bargain as it is about 10 miles away from DC, and only about 2 miles to the Greenbelt Metro station. The first night we were there we were by ourselves at the end of the campground, the grass was about a foot high, and my wife said it felt creepy. The next day they mowed the grass and over the time we were there, more people came in to camp. There are no hookups, but we were fine in our self contained motor home. It rained a lot while we were there, when we left the dump station was flooded so we couldn't dump. We didn't look at the restrooms. - Russell G

May 2017 -
$20.00

Thick trees in serious need of trimming. Interior roads very tight, sites paved but many unlevel, and dry camping only. 1 shower stall for men in all of D loop, and that needed cleaning. Never saw the camphost, maintenance crew drove around but never saw them get out and do anything. Rain created muddy mess, garbage strewn about and not addressed. - rvrrat520

Nov 2016 -
$8.00

This is of course a NP campground. It is a little bit of heaven in a very large city. Like most NP campgrounds it is in need of a lot of repairs and updates, but if it were not a NP it probably won't even be here. I'm sure the property values in the area would make such a large section of land out of the range of most RV parks. In fact the only other RV park in the area charges $70 a night and that would have been way over our heads to stay at. There are trees everywhere and except for the faint noise of the busy highways on all sides you would think you were way out in the country. Those busy highways are what you have to take to get here but with patience and careful driving it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The roads inside the CG are a little rough and in need of repair. The sites could be a little larger and a little more level but we found one that would fit our 40' MH. There were picnic tables at every site but the fire rings were old and falling apart if they were even there at all. You are only 1 1/2 miles from the train station that takes you to downtown DC but we drove our car and after finding a hens teeth parking space we spent a wonderful day walking the DC Mall area. There were very few people the so it was easy to use the one shower in our loop but it would be difficult when it is busy. Most sites are back in but there are a few pull-through. The reservation system is fairly accurate in describing the size and levelness so if it says slightly unlevel you should believe them. Water was available close by and there is a dump station. The small visitors center was staffed by very helpful Park Service and volunteer people who directed us on ways to get around the city. Of course being in the city the cell and internet signal were very good. I would highly recommend this great CG for anyone with a desire to visit the Capital of the US. - rhianna

Reviews of Cherry Hill Park (Washington DC)

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9

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10

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8

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Jul 2018 -
$73.00

To see D.C., this park is perfect. There is a bus that comes right to the park and takes you to subway station. We found this VERY convenient. Never had to drive. The campground is well managed, and you can purchase D.C. tours at the office. The campground is well maintained, and there are GREAT provisions for your pets. There are dog walking areas and references for someone who can walk them for you. The pool area is very nice, there are 2 pools, an elaborate recreation area as well as snack bar. The only drawback we had was that the sites are rather small. I wouldn't have been happy with that if I wasn't there to tour D.C. This is probably why they are small, people don't hang out at the campsites much. We will definitely stay here again when we go to D. C. again. - Greaseman93

Jul 2018 -
$80.00

This is an exquisite Resort Park, and a great home base to visit Washington. The site was excellent, water at 45 psi with two hoses attached, sewer excellent, and 50 amp circuit was perfect. Site was level and very well maintained. The park is spotless and nice flower pots in many areas. The amenities are terrific, two pools, hot tub, sauna and a very clean laundry room. Lots for the kids to do, with an outdoor movie every night. On site snack bar is terrific with fresh cinnamon buns and Herseys ice cream. Never been in a nicer park. Expensive, but good value. They do charge for occupants including children and pets. - BWolfAR

Jul 2018 -
$47.00

Public bus comes into park for transportation to the College Park Metro Station. This is most convenient. Supermarket less than one mile away. They give an orientation lecture about D.C. and the metro, which is excellent. We took the night tour, with a wonderful guide who got off the bus at every stop to explain things to us. He was funny and had very interesting stories.

Clean restrooms and showers. Lots are very close with a sunny, open exposure. My only complaint is that the restroom/shower was a little farther than most parks. - Breezy2011

Reviews of Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC

Rating:

7

6

4

9

3

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May 2018 -
$71.00

Price was for the off season. Swimming pool wasn't open in early May. Lots of other stuff for kids. New owners have filled in some ruts but speeds in most of this large park are governed by the remaining potholes. Utilities were fine. Satellite accessibility is not available at most sites because of extensive foliage. Annapolis is more than ten miles away but this is the only nonmilitary park in the area. - Mtmoi

Oct 2017 -
$50.00

We stayed here for about 10 days as repairs were being made on our trailer. Two days we stayed in a cabin as the repairs couldn't be done on site. I have to say the staff went out of their way to help us out and worked with us giving us reduced rate on the cabin as well. Some of the best customer service we've ever had. That being said the park itself is in transition and we could tell they've been working hard. The park is mostly permanent to semi-permanent and unlike other reviewers we didn't see any separation. The space next to us was full of trash but we were told that the guy had issues and we didn't understand his situation. There were quite a few like that but others were neat and tidy. The location is good and very convenient to shopping, gas, etc. About 20 minutes to Metro station. - Catsinatrailer

Sep 2017 -
$63.00

This was our only option, at the time, and while it was tolerable this is no resort. The lots were tight. I mean REALLY tight. They did give us a fire ring, but it honestly would have been dangerous, because closeness of the trailers. The pool area looked great, but it closed for the season the day after we arrived, so we didn't get to enjoy it. If you are just here to sleep, it will do. But this place no great shakes. - Farmlife4014

Reviews of Cedarville State Forest

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8

9

9

8

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Oct 2016 -
$26.00

Nice, small, and quiet campground. The sites are well-shaded and trees separate the sites, providing some privacy. My motorhome is less than 25', so I have no problems maneuvering into any of the sites; however, some larger than 35' might have issues, as not all sites can accommodate large rigs. Some sites have electric, none have water, but water spigots are placed generously throughout the campground. There are also fire rings and picnic tables on the sites.

The bathhouse is clean and has showers.

There are trails for walking and horseback riding and a lake for fresh water fishing.

I camp at Cedarville when I need a break and don't want to travel far from home. - DestinyBoundRV

Oct 2016 -
$17.00

Point lost for site selection method. Only a few sites suitable for longer rigs but no attempt by park to assign rigs to size appropriate sites. A class B or tent can fit into any site. A larger rig can only fit into larger sites. No issue for us since we were off weekend & at end of season. There was a teardrop trailer in an extra long site nearby. Had a 40' rig come in the park would have lost the revenue since the teardrop had the only site suitable for a big rig. Feels very remote & quiet. Only noise is distant Andrews AFB air traffic. - Veebyes

May 2013 -
$30.00

This campground is very nice with lots of trails, a lake, and an equestrian loop. Sites are spacious and shaded. Very close to DC. We would camp here again. - rebcon

Reviews of Fort Belvoir Travel Camp (Military FamCamp)

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7

6

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Jul 2017 -
$50.00

This is a very nice park right on the water. All sites are paved. No issues with Sat' reception as there no large trees at the spots. Price is high for a MWR camp. Hard to justify when there are no additional things at campground. A bathhouse and just a couple of washers & dryers. Price is based on competition off base. The bad part of the camp is that 99% of the sites are not level. Many are horribly slanted. The water and electric are located at the front of the sites. Why? A ignorant contractor and clueless contracting office come to mind. Industry standards were not met. The MWR office has good people working there. They do their best with the lousy reservations software they are forced to use. They do their best to help out. They keep the camp clean and the sites up and running. Parking for toads or trailers is limited. There are not many parking spots for visitors and second vehicles. Be aware, they may ask you to put your trailer in long term during your stay. Commissary & PX are just across route 1 on the other side of base. Real easy to get to and from DC, Pentagon and other tourist sites. National Museum of the Army is going in at the fort. This Campground really needs to expand to accommodate the influx of visitors. 54 sites will no be enough. The self appointed host onsite (does not work for & is not affiliated with MWR) will help you get set up. He will also visit you a lot, and then some. - KodiTzu

Jan 2017 -
$50.00

Clean. Pricey. Wifi internet is atrocious. Make sure you have good cell internet as the camp wifi internet is really bad. - Zybane

May 2016 -
$50.00

We stayed 4 nights at Ft. Belvoir Travel Camp. Very well maintained, all sites were paved, easy in and out. The view was lovely and waterfront. Nice and quiet and easy to get to the Metro station at Franconia-Springfield to travel into DC for sight seeing. We highly recommend utilizing your military/DOD benefits to utilize this lovely Travel Camp. - landsmitchell

Reviews of Pohick Bay Regional Park

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7

8

8

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9

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Jul 2018 -
$36.00

The girl who checked us in rattled off a very fast, rehearsed and monotone speech with all of the information, rules and directions. We didn't catch any of what she said. We stayed here for a week. All of the sites in the loop that we were in circle around and back up to a noisy playground. Most of those sites at least have some foliage separating them from the playground, but our site was wide open to it. If you have young kids with you, site 22 is the place to be, but if you want quiet then you don't want this site. The road is heavily wooded and the site markers are wood poles placed at the corner of the site driveway and the road. This combination makes it very difficult to back in, even more so when there is someone else camping at the spot across the road which parallels the road and is very narrow. We had to go ahead, turn around in a different site, and then drive the wrong direction on the one way road in order to get into our site. The sites are all dirt with woods in between sites. They pick up the garbage at your site every day if you leave it by the road, although I did not see any information about recycling. It's convenient that they have laundry facilities, but we did have to run the dryer through two cycles each time we did laundry (we used both Comfort Stations and it was the same each time). The park/campground is located on a peninsula and I found that location to be somewhat far from anything else we wanted to do. We did enjoy seeing the bald Eagles in their nest at the cove. - Juniper94

May 2018 -
$48.00

A gem amid chaos. Nice park 22 miles from DC. Stayed in site 67 - only area of Park really suitable for MH. Heavy shade so no satellite, a few over the air digital channels. Level, gravel sites with full hookups. - GlobeTrotterRV3

May 2018 -
$39.00

Easy access to Metro about 30" away for touring activities in DC. For a state park campground, it was a beautiful, peaceful setting. No WiFi, but phone reception was OK. - Ronzo Rig

Reviews of Camp Meade RV Park (Military FamCamp)

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9

9

9

8

6

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Oct 2017 -
$30.00

Very nice park with lots of elbow room. We were in #24 which is on a corner. The nearest RV to us was at least 50 to 75 feet away. The park is clean and they make everyone adhere to the rules (no parking on grass, no junk around, etc) which makes for a pleasing appearance. There was no wifi out where we were, electric was stable, water pressure was fine, and Verizon signal was 4G with 1 and 2 bars (not real strong). There are paved roads and concrete pads with gravel patios. Each patio has a fire pit and picnic table. The commissary and exchange were very nice. Here's our 2 complaints: First are the gates. The gates at the entrance and exit of the park are a pain. If you're on a military base where you are carded before entry, why do you need the gates? Second is Wifi/Hotspot. I called Verizon because my hotspot was worse than dial-up slow and normally it has very good speed. I was told that because of the area (between DC and Baltimore) the tower congestion is such that at certain times of the day it slows down to a crawl. That being the case, the park should have wifi repeaters. All in all we really enjoyed our stay at Camp Meade. - jomark

Nov 2015 -
$28.00

We've been here a month with a couple more weeks to go. This is a very nice park. Spacious lots, very nice laundry and shower building with a couple break room/library/game areas. Lots of trees but probably ? to ½ of sites are possible for satellite reception. Overall very quiet, except for the base special of reveille at 0630 over the base loudspeakers. Earplugs are useless to counteract, but we got used to it. Better than train whistles or traffic noise. They don't do it on the weekends.

They don't have wifi or cable, though I understand they're working on that right now.
Only downside is there's been a bit of musical spots. Their reservation software doesn't optimize the spots to minimize moves, so we moved twice in a week, but spent almost a month in the current spot. Seemed like it could be minimized since it was mostly people already there moving around. When we extended, the person we dealt with in the office made it so we didn't have to move again, but the experience/interest level of the staff varies.
This is certainly the best value in the DC area. We will be back in the spring for sure.
Rate based on monthly rate. - Seb

Jul 2014 -
$28.00

Very nice campground. Sites are big with plenty of space between them. I like the fact the grass gets mowed regularly. Good option for the DC area. We would do so again. - rwarner22